Serfi serbanescu (1921-1999) - Composition

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Original oil on cardboard painting by Romanian modernist artist Serfi Serbănescu (1921–1999), titled Composition, dated 1960, 63 × 49 cm, hand signed, edition Original, in good condition with frame not included.

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An original oil on cardboard painting by Romanian modernist artist Serfi Serbänescu (1921-1999), dated 1960.
This early work reflects the artist's distinctive post-war modernist language: simplified organic forms, bold contouring and a symbolic, almost totemic treatment of the fiqure. The composition is constructed from strong dark masses set against a light ground, with vibrant vellow accents that create visual tension and balance.
The flattened spatial construction and reduction of detail demonstrate the modernist search for essential form that characterised Romanian artistic experimentation during the 1950s-1960s.
Works from this early 1960 period are particularly interesting, as they reveal the formative stage of Serbănescu's mature visual identity.
Artist: Serfi (Stefan) Serbănescu (1921-1999 . Title: Untitled (Modernist Composition)
• Year: 1960
• Technique: Oil on cardboard
• Dimensions: 63 x 49 cm
• Frame: Not included
CONDITION
Good vintage condition consistent with age. Minor surface wear visible. Structurally stable. Please review photographs carefully.
Will be packed securely, protected and tracked shipment.

An original oil on cardboard painting by Romanian modernist artist Serfi Serbänescu (1921-1999), dated 1960.
This early work reflects the artist's distinctive post-war modernist language: simplified organic forms, bold contouring and a symbolic, almost totemic treatment of the fiqure. The composition is constructed from strong dark masses set against a light ground, with vibrant vellow accents that create visual tension and balance.
The flattened spatial construction and reduction of detail demonstrate the modernist search for essential form that characterised Romanian artistic experimentation during the 1950s-1960s.
Works from this early 1960 period are particularly interesting, as they reveal the formative stage of Serbănescu's mature visual identity.
Artist: Serfi (Stefan) Serbănescu (1921-1999 . Title: Untitled (Modernist Composition)
• Year: 1960
• Technique: Oil on cardboard
• Dimensions: 63 x 49 cm
• Frame: Not included
CONDITION
Good vintage condition consistent with age. Minor surface wear visible. Structurally stable. Please review photographs carefully.
Will be packed securely, protected and tracked shipment.

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Artist
Serfi serbanescu (1921-1999)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Composition
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Romania
Year
1960
Condition
Good condition
Height
63 cm
Width
49 cm
Style
Postmodernism
Period
1950-1960
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